5 (of a subject, etc.) studied in its theoretical aspects rather than for its practical applications. pure mathematics, pure science Compare â applied. 6 (of a vowel) pronounced with more or less unvarying quality without any glide; monophthongal. 7 (of a consonant) not accompanied by another consonant.
The name Helen is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Helen is: Shining light. The bright one. Helen of Troy, whose elopement with Paris sparked the Trojan War, was the daughter of Zeus and wife of Menelaus, King of Sparta.
Meanings and history of the name Elin: | Edit. Medieval Scandinavian form of Helen, meaning light. Pronounced: AY-lin. Welsh form of Helen. Pronounced: ELL-in. In Welsh, the word can also mean beautiful nymph. it also means intelligent and beautiful.lin means beautiful nymph. my middle name is anwen which has a lot of meanings, intelligent and beautiful are some of them. I love this name and i reccomend it with all my heart.all my life people have told me its a very unusual name. I am proud to be different. i really hope you choose this name because i love it.